ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
STAFF OPENING – POST STAFF and PUBLIC
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites applications for the position of Collection
Development Librarian – AACPL’s 15 branches serve 540,000+residents, with an annual circulation of over
4.8 million items. For more information about our services, visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net.
REGULAR STAFF: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN – 1 Opening – Fulltime – Library HQ
Grade 18MA – 37.5 hours/week
Salary range: $50,436 - $84,004
Excellent benefits package includes eligibility to earn up to 4 weeks of annual leave, starting with first
year of employment.
Responsibilities include: Planning and carrying out activities related to system-wide materials selection
and to the overall management of the system’s print and media collections. Administrative work such as
reporting and recordkeeping, participating in formulating and executing goals and objectives, and
participating in tasks and projects with other members of the Public Services Department.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American
Library Association-accredited program plus three years professional-level library experience in collection
development including one year supervisory responsibility.
Preferred Requirements:
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Experience identifying, evaluating and selecting children’s or young adult materials in a variety of
formats.
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Training/experience in early childhood development or working with children/teens.
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Comprehensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and films.
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Strong computer skills; including the analysis of data sets and familiarity with Acquisitions module of
an integrated library system.
Necessary Special Requirements: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian in
the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification
requirements by completing 90 contact hours of continuing education every 5 years.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and completed AACPL Employment Application Form to Ms.
Terry Bowen at humanresources@aacpl.net. To download the AACPL employment application form
(Library Information/ Job Announcements) visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net. All required
application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 13, 2015.
TIMETABLE: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than July 20, 2015.
Interviews will tentatively be scheduled during the week of July 27, 2015. Target start date is August 24,
2015.
Anne Arundel County Public Library is committed to diversity in the workplace. Anne Arundel County Public
Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Library’s policy is to treat all applicants equally without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national or ancestral origin, sexual orientation, and/or disability in
accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact
the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107, (www.mdrelay.org). 6/26/15